Facing a changing future, Midland reimagines its identity
In the wake of an historic merger between Dow and DuPont, Midland’s civic leaders are finding new ways to strengthen the city’s image for young talent.
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Stitching together new lives (and Stormy Kromer gear) in north Flint
St. Luke NEW Life Center, which for 15 years has provided job training and hope, now makes vests and gloves for the iconic outdoor wear company.
With embrace of the waterfront, a new era comes to Muskegon
Muskegon is undergoing massive change. Major waterfront development is on the horizon, there's increased investment in the city, recreational opportunities abound, businesses are opening, companies are moving there. Why is this all happening? Look to its water.
11 beautiful and creative Detroit Instagram accounts you need to follow
Yes, Detroit has some of the country's greatest artists. It's also got some of the most artistic (and meme-worthy) Instagram accounts. Here are our favorites.
So much to give: See how Flint churches are making a difference with massive volunteer effort
A photo story featuring 12 images from the Convoy of Hope. About 700 volunteers served more than 2,200 Flint neighbors thanks to the effort hosted by Joy Tabernacle Church and coordinated by Central Church of the Nazarene.
‘Possible, but daunting’: Inside Nikolai Vitti’s early effort to transform Detroit’s public schools
Vitti, the 40-year-old father of four who took over the Detroit district last spring, has promised not just to improve the district's 106 schools. He says he can transform them.
Problem solving with real-time data: GR on the road to become a Smart City
When cities launch initiatives to take advantage of that data and that technology, they are considered Smart Cities and Smart Cities are poised to solve big problems. Find out why Grand Rapids is primed to become a Smart City and what that can mean for the city and its residents in the first a two-part feature about Smart Cities.
Forty Acres Soul Kitchen: Celebrating community and culture with unapologetically good food
Forty Acres Soul Kitchen seeks to launch in late fall 2017/early winter 2018. With great food, quality service and an up-scale dining experience, this soul-food venture seeks to create a community gathering place and impact wealth creation and minority-owned entrepreneurial endeavors.
Detroit’s equitable developers share strategies for making the city both prosperous and just
A number of companies, organizations, and professionals are eschewing a market-driven approach to development. Instead, they're thinking intentionally about the work.
Houston Field: A fresh start and new beginning for Flint sports
One town. One team. The Flint Jaguars have arrived. “I’m just ready to put that jersey on and represent my city,” says Kalen Sawyer, No. 75, a right guard and left tackle.
